DJI Neo 2
Drones

Neo 2

DJI

Released Nov 1, 2025 · Analysis updated Mar 5, 2026

Ultra-lightweight drone under 250g with intuitive gesture control and automatic modes for effortless flying, plus a decent camera. The DJI Neo 2 scores 91/100 based on 4 expert reviews in the drones category. Coverage includes reviews from Engadget, Freewellgear, Bennetts, and Theverge.

Critic Score

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91

based on 4 expert reviews

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Low confidence · only 4 reviews

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Pros

  • Easy to use(2)
  • Compact and lightweight (under 250g)(2)
  • Excellent gesture control(2)

Cons

  • Short battery life(2)
  • Imperfect obstacle avoidance(2)

4 Expert Reviews

94
Nov 13, 2025

DJI has added impressive tech to the Neo 2 that makes it the best personal drone on the market.

92
Nov 13, 2025

The DJI Neo 2 is a $199 gesture-controlled drone with 4K100 video, LiDAR obstacle avoidance, and dramatically improved flight performance over the original.

92
Nov 13, 2025

The DJI Neo 2 is described as the perfect drone for motorcycle adventures, offering incredible tracking, easy gesture controls, and excellent resilience in a compact, sub-250g package.

85
Jan 14, 2026

The DJI Neo 2 is an affordable, low-risk way to figure out that flying a drone is pretty damn fun.